Component Tests and General Diagnostics
DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLEON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
a. Remove the front wheel.
b. Separate the front disc brake caliper assy.
c. Remove the front disc.
d. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
e. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assy.
f. Install the front disc.
g. Install the front disc brake caliper assy.
h. Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
a. Remove the rear wheel.
b. Remove rear brake drum sub-assy.
c. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
d. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1. Using a dial indicator, cheek the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
e. Install the rear brake drum sub-assy.
f. Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)